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Hello everybody! My name is Melissa and this will be my 11th summer at Hoofbeat and my 5th working with the Resident Campers! Outside of camp, I am finishing my second year majoring in Animal Science and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison. When I’m not at camp or school, I love doing anything outside, especially hanging out with my horse, Sterling! My favorite camp activities include Quiddich games and Numbers and my favorite camp horses would have to be Jazz, Lightning and Indy! I can’t wait to see everyone for another fantastic summer! 

Hi all! I’m Sophie and this will be my second year as Resident Camp staff. I’m a junior in an online high school, and in my free time I love to read, listen to music, spend time outside, and relax with my dogs. Currently I live in La Crosse, Wisconsin, but I’m originally from Mazomanie! I’m counting the days till camp starts up, and I can’t wait to participate in my favorite camp activities (hay rides, group games, and breakfast) and see all my favorite horses, especially Kirby and Roscoe! (pictured is my favorite senior citizen, Midnight) Mainly I’m looking forward to getting to know all the campers and my co-counselors, new and familiar faces alike. See you this summer!

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Hi everyone! My name is Maya and this summer will be my first year at Hoofbeat as part of the Day Camp staff. I study Animal Science and Ag Business at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, but am originally from New Glarus, WI. In my free time, I love to do art, spend time outside, and eat my favorite food; fish tacos! I am super excited to meet all of the staff and campers! Can’t wait for the summer!

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Hi everyone, my name is Elise and this will be my second summer working at the resident camp! I live near Sheffield in the UK and I have just finished studying for my geography degree and will be starting teacher training in September! I love spending time with my family and friends, and of course I love to horseback ride too! My favourite parts of camp are trail rides, theme nights and getting to know new people! I don’t have a favourite horse they’re all amazing but Stormy is probably at the top of the list, he’s just so cute! I’m looking forward to an amazing summer and can’t wait to see everyone!

Hey there! I’m Brooke and this will be my first summer working as a Resident Camp Counselor. I’m from Whitefish Bay, WI but in the fall I will be attending UW- Madison. Some things I enjoy include being outdoors, singing and dancing, traveling and hugging animals. I can’t wait for group games, theme nights, and to spend time with my favorite Hoofbeat pony, Pirate. I‘m super excited for see and meet everyone this summer! 

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Hi, I’m Kelly! This is my first year working at Hoofbeat as a staff member, and I am so unbelievably excited! I’ve been going to camp for six years, and ever since my first year I’ve always wanted to become part of the camp staff family. I’m from the suburbs of Chicago in Illinois, but the three hour drive to camp is totally worth it (well, I’m also not the one who drives, I just nap in the passenger seat)! In my free time, I’m part of my school’s varsity debate team, varsity badminton, band, and colorguard. I also love doing makeup and special fx makeup when I have the time to! I can’t wait to make so many new memories at camp this summer, and I’m just so excited for everything I can’t pick one. Summer can’t come soon enough! 

Hello everyone! My name is Halley and I'm super excited to be returning for another amazing summer at Hoofbeat! This summer will be my 6th as staff, my second working with the CIT program, and my 13th overall with Resident camp! I'm originally from Madison, WI, but I spend most of the year in Minneapolis attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where I am studying speech-language-hearing sciences and psychology. Some of my favorite camp activities include trail rides, theme nights, and spending time with my favorite camp horses, Scout and Raspberry! I can't wait to be back at camp and get to know all the new and returning staff and campers.

Hello I’m Izzy and I am SUPER excited for this summer!! This will be the 3rd year as Resident Camp staff and 6th year at Hoofbeat overall. I am from Buffalo Grove, IL and will be attending Colorado State University in the fall to study zoology. In my free time I love playing with my dog, doing yoga, and being outside. Although I love all Camp activities I am most looking forward to singing campfire songs, going on nature hikes, and of course stir fry night! Can’t wait to see everyone!!!

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Hey guys! My name is Bridget and this is going to be my second year as Resident Camp staff but my tenth year overall! I’m from Glenview, IL and I’m a senior at Glenbrook South High School, but in the fall I’ll be attending Michigan State University where I’ll either be studying Graphic Design or Art Ed. In my free time I love to draw, paint, ski, and of course, horseback ride. This summer I’m looking forward to theme nights, camper counselor hunts , and spending time with my favorite horse Mocha. Can’t wait to see you all very soon!

Hello everyone! My name is Jasmine and this is my 3rd year as Resident Camp staff! I am from Owatonna, Minnesota but I currently go to South Dakota State University in Brookings. I am studying biology and equine studies. During my free time, I love to go rollerblading (if only this spring weather would cooperate), travel with my friends, eat ice cream, and help in my church nursery! While I really love group games, my favorite thing about camp is actually getting two desserts everyday (shout out to our wonderful kitchen staff). I cannot wait to see the horses, the sun, and all the new and familiar faces soon!

OH- I don’t have a favorite camp horse, they’re all amazing in their own ways, but Ruby may just have a special place in my heart!

                                          

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Hi everyone! My name is Alyssa and this will be my 3rd year as Resident Camp staff, but my 10th year at Hoofbeat overall! I’m from Lake Zurich, IL, but next year I’ll be attending UW-Madison. Outside of camp, I love to color, spend time with my dogs, and eat ice cream! I’m super excited for this summer - especially for camper-counselor hunts, trail days, theme nights, and hanging out with my favorite horse, Shadow! I look forward to seeing everyone this summer!

Hi everyone! My name is Kristina and this will be my eighth year at Hoofbeat, and my third as Resident Camp staff. I am from the suburbs of Chicago, but I will be attending college in western Massachusetts. Outside of camp I love running, riding on my local trails, and reading. I am so excited for summer to be here! My favorite things about camp are trading post and seeing my favorite Hoofbeat horses, Peter Pan and Kirby!

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Summer will be here before we know it, so we wanted to let you get to know our staff! We will be posting more staff bios and pictures in the coming weeks. 

Hi there! My name is Anna and this will be my third summer as Day Camp Staff! I am from Lodi, WI and I am currently a junior at UW-Stevens Point, studying biology and psychology. Outside of school I enjoy running, drawing, painting, horseback riding with friends, and spending time with my horses, Lady and Rosie, and my dogs, Bella and Addy. I am looking forward to another fun summer at Hoofbeat with all of you, and seeing my favorite camp horse, Jazz! 

Hi everyone, my name is Sydney! I am from Chicago, Illinois and I will be a rising senior at Lane Tech High School. This will be my first summer as staff, but my 5th summer at camp overall! Outside of camp, I love working on my photography, playing my flute & piccolo, and riding one of my barn’s horses, Oakley. Some of my favorite camp activities include camper-counselor hunts, trail rides, playing group games, and of course spending time with my favorite Hoofbeat pony, Batman. I’m so excited to see and meet everyone this summer!